To revitalize the health and economies of our rural communities, the new administration should start with health care.

Tina Smith. “I sometimes think that people forget that the rural development side of the USDA is really important,” Smith ...

As we begin 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the privilege to lead, collaborate, and deliver real results in Ohio’s rural ...

whether you’re in an urban area or a rural area, whatever your economic status, or gender and racial identities.” “I just think we want to make sure our federal government reflects that diversity.” ...

Rural hospitals survive longer if they receive financial assistance from USDA’s Community Facilities loan and grant program, ...

That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers looking in rural or suburban areas. Interest rates on USDA loans are also usually lower than for conventional loans, and lenders are ...

This year’s University of Nevada, Reno, Extension Cattlemen’s Update brought in faculty from organizations like the Nevada ...

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the award of $537 million to three electric cooperatives in Colorado ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on ag actions in the first weeks of the Trump Administration, issuing the following statement: “President Donald Trump hit […] ...

President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of agriculture -- was asked about tariffs, bird flu, the effect of mass ...

USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enhance the livability and homeownership of rural America. The mortgages can be used to purchase, refinance, or renovate houses ...